KIPP Victory Academy
Public Charter
| Grades: K-4
Address
955 Arcade Ave. , St. Louis, MO 63112Contact
314-454-9255This school is not wheelchair accessible
About this school
Mission
At KIPP Victory Academy, our mission is to develop in all of our scholars the knowledge, skills, character, and voice necessary to achieve victory in post-primary school, college and the world beyond.
Quick Fact 1
According to the St. Louis University 2022 PRiME Report, KIPP Victory Academy had the highest elementary English Language Arts growth in the state of Missouri in 2022!
Quick Fact 2
KIPP Victory Academy was St. Louis's first KIPP Elementary School, founded in 2014.
Key Upcoming Dates
- Early Enrollment Application Open Date: 2024-10-14
- Early Enrollment Application Deadline: 3/1/2025
Events
No upcoming events found.
School Hours
Core School Hours
08:30 am - 03:30 pm
Before School Care
No
After School Care
04:00 pm - 06:30 pm
Transportation
School Bus
Yes
Post Activity Transportation
No
After School Transportation
No
Public Transit Options
See Maps
Cost
Tuition
Free
Financial Assitance
N/A
Uniform
Yes
USDA Food Program
Yes
Free Breakfast
Yes
Free Lunch
Yes
Staffing
Principal
Dr. Cetera Altepeter caltepeter@kippstl.org
Teachers On Staff
42
Teachers Returning from Last Year
N/A%
Nurses On Staff
Full Time
Counselors On Staff
Full Time
Social Workers On Staff
Full Time
Special Education
Yes
ESOL
No
Student Diversity
| Total Students | 481.0 |
|---|---|
| American Indian / Alaska Native | N/A |
| Asian | N/A |
| Black | 97.3% |
| Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | N/A |
| Hispanic | 1.7% |
| White | N/A |
| Multiracial | N/A |
| Total Students | 481.0 |
|---|---|
| Male | 47.0% |
| Female | 53.0% |
| Limited English Proficient | N/A |
| Students With Disabilities | 8.3% |
| Low Income | 97.9% |
2
Below Average
2
Below Average
Student Learning
2 Below Average 1 Way Below Average Missouri Assessment Program
| Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 2 Below Average 1 Way Below Average 6.0% | 23.9% | 46.8% |
| Mathematics | 2 Below Average 1 Way Below Average 10.1% | 20.2% | 41.0% |
| Science | 0 0 | 21.6% | 40.3% |
2 Below Average 3 Average Academic Growth
| Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 2 Below Average 3 Average 50.0% | 50.7% | 49.9% |
| Mathematics | 2 Below Average 3 Average 50.0% | 50.8% | 50.0% |
3
Average
2
Below Average
Safety & Climate
3 Average 1 Way Below Average Attendance
| Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance Rate | 3 Average 1 Way Below Average 48.5% | 52.3% | 76.5% |
3 Average 3 Average Bullying Incidents
| Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Basis of Race/Nationality | 3 Average 3 Average 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| On Basis of Gender | 3 Average 3 Average 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| On Basis of Disability | 3 Average 3 Average 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
0 0 Discipline
| Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out of School Suspensions (OSS) | 0 0 | 6.4% | 3.6% |
3
Average
2
Below Average
Teacher Profile
4 Above Average 3 Average Teacher Profile
| Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Years of Experience | 2 Below Average 1 Way Below Average 4.5 | 7.3 | 12.7 |
| % of Teachers with Advanced Degrees | 2 Below Average 1 Way Below Average 26.2% | 37.1% | 58.7% |
3 Average 4 Above Average Students per Teacher
| Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per Teacher | 3 Average 4 Above Average 13.0 | 15.9 | 18.3 |
Education Focus
Music
Yes
Visual and Performing Arts
Yes
World Languages
No
Technology
Yes
Special Education
Yes
Activities
Activities with Partner Organizations
- Boys and Girls Club
- Girl Scouts
After School Clubs
- Book Club
- Garden Club
- Mentoring Program
- Student Government
Sports
- Basketball
- Soccer
Visual and Performing Arts
N/A
School Visits & Enrollment
Application Open Date
2024-10-14
Application Deadline
3/1/2025
Application Fee
Interview Required
No
Student Required to live within city limits?
Yes
School Tours or Shadow Days?
Yes
Requirements / Recommended Tests
Enrollment Criteria
- Proof of Residency
- State-Recommended Vaccinations
- Birth Certificate
Enrollment Contact
Student Recruitment Coordinator
Cambreona Hopkins
chopkins@kippstl.org
314-328-4982
